The Mako KPOS is a kit that allows you to turn your Glock pistol into a short-barreled rifle. The aluminum kit has a folding buttstock and foregrip and a one-point sling attachment point. There are also five rails for hanging all sorts of sights, lights, and other doo-dads on it.
Keep in mind that this kit turns your legal pistol into a ‘short barreled rifle’ and you would require an ATF tax stamp to legally install the kit. I’ve never understood this legal requirement, but then I’m just a guy trying to insert common sense into a federal agency. Don’t even think about adding anything that looks like a sound suppressor.
MSRP is just under $500.
The Mako Group (“Mako”), a leader in manufacturing, marketing and distributing weapons accessories, now offers a rugged aluminum Glock-to-Rifle Conversion Kit (KPOS). The KPOS, designed for personal security and covert operations as a PDW (personal defense weapon), provides firepower up to 100 meters. It works with Glock 17 compatibles (G17, G34, G22, and G35) and Glock 19 compatibles (G19 and G23). Features include a folding ergonomic weapon foregrip; a one-point tactical sling adapter; a fold-to-the side compact buttstock with rubber buttpad, similar to a Galil; and an innovative patented design which locks the gun to the frame in both the front and back, making the KPOS a ‘rock-solid’ system.
In addition, the KPOS has five rails (two on the top, one on each side, and one below) which allow a foregrip, flashlight, optics, laser and/or iron sight or any sight used on a rifle, to be mounted on it. Besides having room for a sight, there is also enough space for a magnifier and a backup flip-up sight. Even if the user chooses not to mount an additional sight, they can shoot using the original handgun sight. A silencer can also be mounted on the barrel.
The KPOS is very compact, in fact smaller and lighter than a mini-Uzi. No tooling is required for installation.
“We exhibited the KPOS at the 2010 Shot Show and at several distributor shows in January 2010 and the reaction was amazing!”, says Addy Sandler, The Mako Group’s CEO. “The KPOS was one of the most popular of all our new products! In addition to all the features mentioned above, the KPOS conversion kit also includes a bungee sling, our popular FGG-S tactical folding grip, and a Glock charging handle specifically-designed for use with the KPOS.”
Note: if you own a Glock handgun and you purchase the KPOS, your handgun becomes a short-barreled rifle (SBR) and you must register your weapon with the ATF using ATF Form 1 and paying the fee.
KPOS retail pricing is $497.65.
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I purchased the Mako KPOS for my Glock 22 due to elbow surgery. After getting my tax stamp due to the SBR status change, I finally dragged my wife to the range and she proceeded to school me in the accuracy of the KPOS weapon. One small alteration to the Glock (which works stand alone perfectly after the alteration is made) and the handgun simply slides into the rail system locking down at two points making for an amazingly solid performer. We just need to get accustomed to the shouldered weapon (or not with the stock folded) while we use it. Not only is it tactically savvy but it takes any accessories you might desire on the five short picatinny rails. Our accuracy has improved with the additional stability of shouldering the weapon. I happened to have placed an Eotech holographic sight on it and it is simply amazing! Highly satisfied and much recommended!
Tim I need help with paper work on the form 1 dont know how to fill out the info on the form can u email me and help me , thanks titanrulez@bellsouth.net
I got the Mako KPOS for my Glock 19. I have Eotech holographic sight, green laser, tactical light,and front grip. Head shot from 10 meters in rapid fire is too easy using this kit. My Glock 19 is C model so the recoil is low but with KPOS it would feel like i’m shooting PCP airgun.